Christuskirche [ENA] On the evening of August 18, 2025, the serene Christuskirche in Innsbruck was transformed into a radiant sanctuary of sound. The concert titled “Harmonie” offered an evocative journey through Baroque elegance and spiritual communion—an experience that felt both transcendent and deeply human. At the heart of this luminous concert was the Portuguese soprano Ana Vieira Leite, a voice hailed among the brightest in the European Baroque scene. Her tone—capable of both warmth and crystalline clarity—brought an almost incandescent quality to the evening. Paired with the Spanish ensemble Concerto 1700, under the musical leadership of Daniel Pinteño Villaescusa, she wove a soundscape of remarkable refinement and emotional gravity.   [Full story...]

Innsbrucker Festwochen der Alten Musik [ENA] On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the Innsbrucker Festwochen der Alten Musik treated audiences to a luminous midday reprise—a Lunchkonzert at the verdant Hofgarten Pavilion that transformed a pause for nourishment into an immersive celebration of instrumental artistry and serenity. The setting alone conjures a sense of timeless idyll. Nestled within the historic Hofgarten, with its shimmering pond, stately trees, and inviting seating, the pavilion stands as an architectural jewel—graced with expansive windows and delicate frescoes, a sanctuary of aesthetic calm. Once reserved for imperial courts, this space now welcomes all, offering a rare union of shared history and communal serenity.   [Full story...]